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Florida Pie  

1 1/4 cups crushed lemon sandwich cookies (about 14)
1/4 cup melted butter 

3 eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 Tbsp lemon zest
1 Tbsp orange zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup whipping cream

Crush cookies and mix in melted butter.  Press into a pie plate
and bake the crust at 400 F for 6-8 min.  Cool thoroughly before
filling.

Beat egg whites until stiff.  Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of the
sugar, about 1 Tbsp at a time, until whites form stiff, glossy
peaks.

With the same beater, blend egg yolks, remaining 1/4 cup sugar,
lemon juice & rinds.

Whip cream in a chilled bowl until stiff.  Lightly fold together
egg white mixture, egg yolk mixture & cream.  Spread in cooled
cookie crust.

Freeze until firm, 2-3 hours or overnight.  Cover pie with foil
after the first hour.

Before serving, let stand at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.

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